David: Hi there, Virtual Historians. I’m David Allen Lambert and I’m here with Terri O’Connell. We’re back. It’s season two for Virtual Historians and we’re glad you tuned in. We have some exciting plans for 2024 and we’ll be giving you content each month and also probably a little extra here and there, so don’t … Read More about We Begin Season 2, Finally
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Coming Soon, New Episodes
Life has been extremely busy with many different things and we have not had a chance to record any new episodes in about a year. The good news is that with RootsTech being this week in Salt Lake City. Dave is making note of all the new tech that is being launched at the conference. … Read More about Coming Soon, New Episodes
Letters From Stuffy
Letters can be an overlooked piece of history. See what a few letters from baseball player Stuffy Stewart to his girlfriend / wife revealed to us. Show Transcription [00:00:00] David: Hi, this is David Allen Lambert. I am here with Terri O’Connell and we are your Virtual Historians. Don’t forget to tune in for each … Read More about Letters From Stuffy
Join us at RootsTech
RootsTech is coming up next weekend! Join the Virtual Historians as we take part in the largest genealogy conference of the year. It’s virtual and it’s free. Sign up at RootsTech.org. [00:00:00] David: Hi, this is David Allen Lambert. I am here with Terri O’Connell and we are your Virtual Historians. Don’t forget to tune … Read More about Join us at RootsTech
Never Forgotten: Using DNA to Repatriate Soldiers with Megan Smolenyak
Episode 18 coincides with Pearl Harbor Day. To commemorate the day we spoke with genetic genealogist, Megan Smolenyak about her history with the Army and her work assisting the government with giving names to many of the unknown soldiers from various conflicts. Special Guest Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak Megan was one of the first to champion … Read More about Never Forgotten: Using DNA to Repatriate Soldiers with Megan Smolenyak
Just Gogh
Our latest episode discusses the 3D, immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. We highly recommend going to see it if you are a fan of 3D and immersive experiences. Show Transcription [00:00:04] David: Hey everyone, this is David Allen Lambert, and I’m with Terri O’Connell we’re your Virtual Historians. We’re here for another fun, exciting adventure down … Read More about Just Gogh
Lost Cities with Albert Lin and More
On our latest episode we share our love of Disney Plus and their connection with the National Geographic Channel (NatGeo). Within the NatGeo section of Disney Plus, you will find three great shows with Archaeologist, Albert Lin. Join us as we discuss these three shows, Albert Lin and more. Show Transcription [00:00:04] David: Hi, this … Read More about Lost Cities with Albert Lin and More
Virtual Trip to RMS Titanic
Come with us as we journey through the Atlantic Ocean to discuss the fateful night of April 15, 1912 when the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. We share a few links to YouTube 360 videos that let you walk through the Titanic as well as a link that simulates her sinking, in real … Read More about Virtual Trip to RMS Titanic
Our Picks for History VR Videos on YouTube
In this episode Terri and Dave talk about some History VR 360 videos they found on YouTube. They start in the 1960s and go back to the time of the Vikings. Join them on this virtual trip through history to see what they recommend. David: [00:00:04] Hi, I’m David Allen Lambert, and I am here … Read More about Our Picks for History VR Videos on YouTube
Photo Repairs with MyHeritage
This week David and Terri speak with Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage about the latest updates to their photo technology that aides in repairing cracked pictures. Special Guest Daniel Horowitz is the Genealogy Expert at MyHeritage, providing key contributions in the areas of product development, customer support, and public affairs, liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers and … Read More about Photo Repairs with MyHeritage